Fluorescin

Agent Name
Fluorescin
CAS Number
518-44-5
Formula
C20-H14-O5
Major Category
Dyes
Fluorescin formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2-(3,6-Dihydroxyxanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2-(3,6-dihydroxy-9H-xanthen-9-yl)-; [ChemIDplus] 2-(3,6-Dihydroxy-9H-xan‐then-9-yl)benzoic acid; Resorcinolphthalin; [Merck Index]
Category
Other Dyes
Description
Bright yellow solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as a reagent for oxidases and peroxides; [Merck Index]
Comments
See "Fluorescein."
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